Oahu bore the brunt of Hawaii's worst storm in two decades, with damages surpassing $1 billion as relentless rain caused severe flooding and mass evacuations, detailed in Oahu takes brunt as statewide storm losses reach $1 billion. Amid the flooding, officials closely monitored the Wahiawa Dam for potential failure, raising fears of catastrophic danger, reported in City monitors Wahiawa Dam for failure. Hundreds of North Shore residents faced harrowing escapes as floodwaters swelled, with many vehicles becoming stranded, recounted in North Shore evacuees feared for their lives as water swelled. First responders worked tirelessly to rescue dozens, including animals, across the island amid the severe weather, highlighted in First responders rescue, evacuate dozens including animals across Oʻahu. Meanwhile, Waimanalo residents braced for the impact of Kona Low 2.0 after repeated flooding, with local nonprofits seeking urgent assistance, covered in 'Please help us:' Waimanalo residents brace for impact of Kona Low 2.0. On a lighter note, Hawaii Baseball rallied for a late win on the road against UC Santa Barbara, as described in 'Manoa Magic' strikes on the road as 'Bows late runs give them a win on Friday.